Chicago
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Palenque 2

4316 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
59/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for pest activity

Inspections
7
4 passed
Last Inspected
2024-08-08
Pass Rate
57%
3 failures
Score
59/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2024-08-08)
Failed 3 inspections (2023, 2023, 2022)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 12×
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
2024-08-08 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE WITH CONNECTION TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

2023-08-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-08-18 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19: PLASTIC LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PLASTIC LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: MISSING OUTLET COVERS FOR OUTLETS IN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL OPEN OUTLETS

minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 8/7/23 REPORT 2579671 NOT CORRECTED: 25- MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS (AG...

2023-08-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING REMINDER STATEMENT FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS ARE RAW WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS (AGUACHILES) ; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE S...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND FLYING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PLASTIC LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PLASTIC LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING OUTLET COVERS FOR OUTLETS IN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL OPEN OUTLETS

2022-08-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
8
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE REACH IN FREEZER WORN DOOR GASKETS,BROKEN SHELVING UNIT

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES.ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2022-08-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 7-LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE OF LOOSE WALL BASE AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON WALL BEHIND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO POP COOLER. ALSO. APPX. 12 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND UNDERNEATH 3- COMPART...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE REACH IN FREEZER WORN DOOR GASKETS,BROKEN SHELVING UNIT .MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES.ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH REAR HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-04-08 Pass License
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT HANDSINK NEXT TO TABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

RAW WOOD ON BOTTOM OF STORAGE SHELF. INSTD TO SEAL SO AS TO AN EASILY CLEANABLE, NON POROUS SURFACE

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR 1 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION

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